FITCHBURG — For one local female entrepreneur, making the decision to relocate her tattoo shop to the city came from a place of knowing her business would be supported there. “It’s nice to be home,” Leominster native Desiree Feliciano said on the sidewalk outside BackDoor Ink just days before the April 25 ribbon cutting ceremony […]
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Three pull nomination papers for Fitchburg mayor’s seat
FITCHBURG — Two city residents have pulled nomination papers with the intent to challenge Mayor Sam Squailia in the race that’s likely to one of a few on the municipal election ballot in November. As of press time, residents Joshua Klaus and Emile Seymour have nomination papers out for the mayoral race besides Squailia. If […]
Learn the art of floral design with Jenna Elliott
LUNENBURG — Discover the beauty of floral arrangement at a special Floral Design Demonstration Workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Led by Jenna Elliott, a seasoned floral designer and founder of The Naked Flower, this workshop blends her 21 years of expertise as an organizer and […]
Clinton Savings Bank certified as SBA express lender
CLINTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently certified Clinton Savings Bank as a “delegated lender” for SBA Express Lending, according to a recent press release. “Our mission as a community bank is to help customers achieve their goals through innovative solutions delivered with a tailored approach and locally informed decision-making. Having SBA Delegated […]
Shirley voters to decide on Select Board, School Com seats
SHIRLEY — The annual town election on Tuesday, May 6 will see a couple of key races this year, with one pair of contenders vying for a single seat on the Select Board and two others facing off for a seat on the Ayer Shirley Regional School Committee. There are also two candidates for one […]
Refresh your puzzle collection this spring at annual puzzle swap
LUNENBURG — Springtime is the perfect time to reset and refresh — and your puzzle collection is no exception. The community is welcomed to the Lunenburg Public Library’s Annual Spring Puzzle Swap beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. “The puzzle swap is the perfect opportunity to swap […]